Post An Attractive MS60!

GeorgeKellogg · January 24, 2013 2:03AM

The grade MS60 has a negative connotation, conjuring up mental images of an excessively abraded, poorly struck, dull, unattractive coin. I think this is probably generally true for a coin such as a Morgan Dollar.

However, I've seen other MS60-graded coins, particularly in the 19th Century gold issues, that were nice coins. I think that this recent purchase from Dalton Gold & Silver is such an example. It is part of my Ponderosa [Green Label] Carson City Type Set. The photo is courtesy of BluCC.

Please post your attractive MS60s!

Barndog · January 24, 2013 2:25AM

I like this MS60 coin. YMMV

lcoopie · January 24, 2013 2:27AM

good idea for a post
so far I don't understand why the 2 would be called 60

Barndog · January 24, 2013 2:29AM

here's a 60 with muted luster. I like it, nonetheless!

RYK · January 24, 2013 2:31AM

GK, that is a very nice coin, and the grade is certainly worth Reconsideration, if you get my drift.

BryceM · January 24, 2013 3:06AM

I was thinking the same thing about the black hole known as MS60-62. In many cases I'd much rather have a nice AU58. Finding AU64s in AU58 holders is my favorite game to play at shows. You can get a ton of bang for your buck, especially with 1800s gold.

The 1830 half dime here is fantastic. Even though I can appreciate it, I'm not overly fond of the 1891-CC, but that's just my own bias (ignorance?) toward baggy gold of any sort. I suppose I got that from collecting mostly silver at first. A Walker with that many abrasions probably wouldn't grade at all. Give me time - I'll probably come around, and I wouldn't kick the 1891-CC out for eating crackers in bed.

Looking through my collection, I don't have a single piece in MS60. I have one MS62 shield nickel, nine coins in 58 holders (all gold), and three coins in 63.

s4ny · January 24, 2013 3:12AM

MrHalfDime · January 24, 2013 3:14AM

"here's a 60 with muted luster. I like it, nonetheless!"

Muted luster or not, I suspect that there is yet another reason you like it ..... such as R6 maybe?

Nice half dimes.

grip · January 24, 2013 3:14AM

Best I can do is a 61.

Senex · January 24, 2013 3:20AM

It Canadian but it looks much better in-hand then you would expect from this poor scan:

Broadstruck · January 24, 2013 3:20AM

I don't want to hog up this thread as I own a LOT of ANACS white chase holder MS60's.

1923-S Partial Collar ANACS MS60 - Graded when Anacs called all UNC errors MS60.

123cents · January 24, 2013 3:27AM

Some really nice coins posted.

Coinerww2 · January 24, 2013 3:39AM

I have a difficult time grading New Orleans coins at times. This does include a recent MS60 that crossed the auction block. Let me see if I can figure out how to add images to this post. There looks like it's beginning to work. Disclaimer: I did not bid, sell, own, or anything related to these coins and the photos are 'borrowed' from Heritage and Coinfacts.
MS 60 NGC

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XF 45 PCGS

Baley · January 24, 2013 3:45AM

Coinerww2 · January 24, 2013 3:45AM

Working on that

Edit: Yay they all fit on my screen now.

Overdate · January 24, 2013 4:03AM

I used to own this one.

magikbilly · January 24, 2013 5:07AM

...MS60 and 61 are such dogs they are not capable of having any eye appeal and thus can not receive a Plus designation...

Eric

johnny9434 · January 24, 2013 5:11AM

<< <i>I don't want to hog up this thread as I own a LOT of ANACS white chase holder MS60's.

1923-S Partial Collar ANACS MS60 - Graded when Anacs called all UNC errors MS60.

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i like

mozin · January 24, 2013 9:12AM

I have but one Bust series coin in MS60. I think it is a nice looking coin.

Senex · January 24, 2013 9:23AM

<< <i>I have but one Bust series coin in MS60. I think it is a nice looking coin.

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That is a nice coin - seems to be more than a 60 to me.

Walkerguy21D · January 24, 2013 10:03AM

Cracked from a small white ANACs MS60 holder back in the late '80's and has resided in my Dansco 7070 since then.
I keep the sticker plastered in my album for posterity, I guess, but this coin stands on it's own merits (even if Liberty is seated

):

MacCrimmon · January 24, 2013 11:04AM

Now this may be the runaway, finest XF45 I've ever seen!!!

Post An Attractive MS60!

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